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  • Periodic Self-Assembly of P...
    Kukhtenko, Ekaterina V; Lavrentev, Filipp V; Shilovskikh, Vladimir V; Zyrianova, Polina I; Koltsov, Semyon I; Ivanov, Artemii S; Novikov, Alexander S; Muravev, Anton A; Nikolaev, Konstantin G; Andreeva, Daria V; Skorb, Ekaterina V

    Polymers, 12/2022, Letnik: 15, Številka: 1
    Journal Article

    Coacervation is a self-assembly strategy based on the complexation of polyelectrolytes, which is utilized in biomedicine and agriculture, as well as automotive and textile industries. In this paper, we developed a new approach to the on-demand periodic formation of polyelectrolyte complexes through a Liesegang-type hierarchical organization. Adjustment of reaction conditions allows us to assemble materials with a tunable spatiotemporal geometry and establish materials' production cycles with a regulated periodicity. The proposed methodology allows the membrane to self-assemble when striving to reach balance and self-heal after exposure to external stimuli, such as potential difference and high pH. Using chronopotentiometry, K ion permeability behavior of the PEI-PSS coacervate membranes was demonstrated. The periodically self-assembled polyelectrolyte nanomembranes could further be integrated into novel energy storage devices and intelligent biocompatible membranes for bionics, soft nanorobotics, biosensing, and biocomputing.